2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Rondo | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
